Denver’s Wildest Headlines, NFL Injury Updates, A New NBA Era

We’ve got NFL updates, a look at the new NBA era, and a NSFW restaurant title. Kept it tight this week as we gear up for Episode 100 next week.

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Troy’s Takes

• NFL Injury News
  
  

• A new era of NBA
  
  

• NFL teams are playing their starters more in preseason

Ryan’s Takes

• Rocky Flats’ Nuclear Ghosts – A new bike trail opened through the former bomb factory site, sparking safety concerns.
  
  

• Mystery Rock Spill Jams I-25 – 175 yards of landscaping rock shut down lanes near Alameda.
  
  

• Parrots Need Cash – A parrot sanctuary scrambles to raise $7K to feed 250 birds.
  
  

• “Frankenstein” Rabbits Spotted – Cottontails with viral growths spark jackalope rumors.
  
  

• Bear Redecorates Car – A hungry bear shredded an SUV’s interior in Jefferson County.
  
  

• “Eat Less Meat” Backlash – Denver’s climate campaign draws fire from ranchers.
  
  

• Councilmember Cries Foul – Layoffs spark political accusations at City Hall.
  
  

• Denver Zoo’s Lion Cubs – Four newborn cubs are healthy and bonding off-exhibit.
  
  

• Banana Ball Invades Coors Field – The Savannah Bananas turned baseball into a circus at Coors.
  
  

• Colorado Ghost Town Sold – A 305-acre mining village sold for nearly $1M.
  
  

• Elitch Gardens Ride Scare – Dozens stranded 17 stories high on the Star Flyer ride.
  
  

Events

• Sunset Cinema: Bridesmaids – Tue 8/19, Sculpture Park
  
  

• The Narrators – “Grades” – Wed 8/20, Buntport Theater
  
  

• CU Denver Block Party – Thu 8/21, Downtown Campus
  
  

• Adult Spelling Bee – Thu 8/21, Adrift Tiki Bar
  
  

• Shakespeare in the Wild – Aug 21–24, deKoevend Park
  
  

• Artists in Conversation – Fri 8/22, RiNo
  
  

• Civil Dusk Performance – Fri 8/22, Saint John’s Cathedral
  
  

• Movies at McGregor: Shrek 1 & 2 – Sat 8/23, McGregor Square
  
  

• RiNo Summer Art Market – Sat 8/23, RiNo ArtPark
  
  

• Creeplesque Burlesque Fest – Aug 22–24, The Creepatorium
  
  

• Kangaroo Yoga – Weekends, Wheat Ridge
  
  

• Rockies vs. Dodgers – Aug 19–21, Coors Field
  
  

• RugbyTown 7s Tournament – Aug 22–24, Infinity Park
  
  

• Denver Roller Derby Doubleheader – Sat 8/23, Rollerdome
  
  

• CU Buffs Season Opener – Fri 8/29, Boulder
  
  

• Rockies vs. Cubs – Fireworks – Fri 8/29, Coors Field
  
  

Volunteer Opportunity

• South Metro Medical Equipment Loan Closet – Help seniors and people with disabilities borrow free equipment.
  
  

New Restaurants

• Town Pump Provisions – Cherry Creek bodega/market with deli, Little Man Ice Cream.
  
  

• Saigon Noodle Club – Playful Vietnamese bowls at Edgewater Public Market.
  
  

• Broderick (Wash Park) – New cocktail bar pouring Negronis and Old Fashioneds.
  
  

 

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